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AYF's 100 Days of Action to Count Down to Genocide Centennial
Friday, January 9th, 2015
http://asbarez.com/130616/ayf%E2%80%99s-100-days-of-action-to-count-down-to-genocide-centennial/
AYF's 100 Days of Action
GLENDALE, Calif--The Armenian Youth Federation - Western United States
has announced the 100 Days of Action, a campaign to mark the
centennial of the Armenian Genocide. The 100 days will begin on Jan.
14, the anniversary of the founding of the AYF, and will conclude on
April 24, the day marked as the start of the Armenian Genocide.
The AYF will host daily actions throughout the 100 days, including
weekly social media campaigns, boycotts and divestment, political
lobbying, tactical demonstrations, cultural displays, and educational
forums. The 100 Days of Action will culminate with a march leading to
the Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles on April 24.
"The 100 Days of Action are meant to involve the local community in
actions that facilitate the advancement of the Armenian Cause," said
Arpa Hatzbanian, chairperson of the AYF Central Executive. "We urge
the community to participate in the actions and support our efforts."
Information about each day's action will be available on ayfwest.org
and across social media outlets (@ayfwest). Those who wish to
participate can contact the AYF at 818-507-1933 or [email protected].
Founded in 1933, the Armenian Youth Federation is the largest and most
influential Armenian American youth organization in the world, working
to advance the social, political, educational and cultural awareness
of Armenian youth.
Friday, January 9th, 2015
http://asbarez.com/130616/ayf%E2%80%99s-100-days-of-action-to-count-down-to-genocide-centennial/
AYF's 100 Days of Action
GLENDALE, Calif--The Armenian Youth Federation - Western United States
has announced the 100 Days of Action, a campaign to mark the
centennial of the Armenian Genocide. The 100 days will begin on Jan.
14, the anniversary of the founding of the AYF, and will conclude on
April 24, the day marked as the start of the Armenian Genocide.
The AYF will host daily actions throughout the 100 days, including
weekly social media campaigns, boycotts and divestment, political
lobbying, tactical demonstrations, cultural displays, and educational
forums. The 100 Days of Action will culminate with a march leading to
the Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles on April 24.
"The 100 Days of Action are meant to involve the local community in
actions that facilitate the advancement of the Armenian Cause," said
Arpa Hatzbanian, chairperson of the AYF Central Executive. "We urge
the community to participate in the actions and support our efforts."
Information about each day's action will be available on ayfwest.org
and across social media outlets (@ayfwest). Those who wish to
participate can contact the AYF at 818-507-1933 or [email protected].
Founded in 1933, the Armenian Youth Federation is the largest and most
influential Armenian American youth organization in the world, working
to advance the social, political, educational and cultural awareness
of Armenian youth.